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As a passive investor your work is done upfront in the due diligence process. There are a few key items you need to check off your due diligence checklist before making an investment:
Due Diligence on the Operat...
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Hi Folks,
I just wrote an update to my prediction of a multifamily crash from 2023.
I looked at supply, demand, interest rates, and current pricing to create my outlook.
And, I was surprised. I was biased going i...
SFR rental in Santa Rosa, CA is projected to be $916 monthly negative. Rental income is $2400/mo. Operating expenses $1571/mo. Current mortgage payment is $1745/mo. Expenses include $240/mo paid to one partner for PM...
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I curious what people think of syndication vs individual buy and hold. Thinking long-term, syndications are usually 3-9 years at most. This entails extras fees( everyone needs to be paid) and tax consequences - bot...
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Cost Segregation has been a hot topic the past couple of years. But what is it exactly?
A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the assets that have a shorter useful life and can be d...
I am new to this forum, having lurked for some time. I recently completed another owner carry deal in OH. As I posted elsewhere today, I'm doing more of these transactions due to their more passive nature, compared to...
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I currently have 1 rental property but looking for 2 more in 2014. I have a conventional mortgage on my current rental. I was urged by my RE lawyer to start an LLC for this property for protection. I live 2 hour...
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Does anyone have experience with writing my own note on equity that is in an investment property? I have a few rentals that all have equity (as well as my primary residence). I would like to use this equity to re-in...
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I am active in the Indianapolis market. As a franchise owner specific to the investing world, I'm working diligently every day to locate new ways to identify properties to buy, either as wholesale transactions or to ...
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I’m a newbie at real estate investing and looking to get my first home for rental income. I’m told I should start an LLC to protect my personal assets. Do you guys feel that is necessary? If so, does it have to be my ...